Scott Elbert had surgery on his left elbow Wednesday in Los Angeles, leaving the Dodgers without one of their top left-handed relievers to start spring training. He is not expected to be ready by Opening Day, according to a source.

The 40-minute arthroscopy was performed by team physician Dr. Neal ElAttrache after a new area of cartilage damage was discovered and debrided. Elbert had arthroscopic surgery on the same elbow Sept. 19, ending his 2012 season. He will start his physical therapy in three days and a throwing program in six weeks.

Elbert went 1-1 with a 2.20 ERA in 43 relief appearances last season.

Right-handers hit .170 against him and lefties hit .271, a strange split for a southpaw. He and J.P. Howell were expected to be the team's top left-handed relievers this season.

In a crowded Dodgers bullpen, at least two players' chances of making the opening-day roster just improved.

Left-hander Paco Rodriguez allowed one run in 11 appearances over 62/3 innings as a rookie last year. Right-hander Shawn Tolleson had more success against right-handers as a rookie (.152 batting average).

Dodgers manager Don Mattingly will be the headline attraction today at a fundraiser to benefit Mattingly Charities and the Dodgers Dream Foundation. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Sports Museum of Los Angeles and features a silent auction, a glimpse at historic Dodgers memorabilia and standup comedy from George Lopez.